Society 1 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 17:35 Solid economic foundations for Vietnam’s new development phase: Argentinian journalist The Argentine expert placed particular emphasis on Việt Nam’s strong post-pandemic recovery, with growth rates among the highest in Asia. 2 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 14:19 Việt Nam-Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador Bilateral trade rose more than 40 per cent over the past year, with both sides exploring ways to improve market access and legal frameworks for cooperation. 3 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 08:41 CPV's leadership – central factor shaping Việt Nam’s enduring stability, impressive achievements: Israeli historian Talgam said that from a comparative and historical perspective, the CPV’s leadership has been the central factor underpinning the country’s enduring political stability and impressive development trajectory. 4 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 08:14 Pilot agricultural product traceability system to be rolled out by end-2026 By the end of 2026, the agriculture and environment sector will build and pilot an agricultural product traceability system, with durian selected as the first product for origin tracking. 5 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 08:08 Northern provinces step up preparations for Tết peach blossom season At Nhà Nít Peach Blossom Craft Village in Hy Cương Commune, in the northern province of Phú Thọ, the atmosphere is at its busiest and most vibrant of the year. 6 Vietnam news | 01/12/2026 07:32 Việt Nam asserts increasingly high standing on int’l stage: Dominican leader Mejía said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV), Việt Nam has undertaken far-reaching reforms across multiple sectors, successfully overcoming the postwar stagnation that once weighed on its economy. 7 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 20:02 Investing in educational infrastructure in mountainous areas promotes equal access to education: PM The Government leader called on the military and public security forces, and local political and mass organisations to join hands in building, repairing and upgrading school facilities so that students can enjoy the best possible learning conditions. 8 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 16:53 Korean expert expects turning point for Việt Nam's sustainable development Beyond economic factors, reforms in the socio-cultural sphere and the enhancement of public awareness regarding law observance, public responsibility, safety and environmental protection are also seen as key conditions for ensuring sustainable development in the new phase. 9 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 16:05 Making breakthroughs via policies for older persons Older persons are no longer viewed as a “burden”; instead, they are increasingly becoming a new driving force for social development through the “silver economy” and community activities 10 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 09:46 Ensuring safety from within Sharing the border with Cambodia, Hà Tiên Ward in the southern province of An Giang is vulnerable to smuggling and illegal crossings. A community-based border defence model is being implemented here, where a civil defence team has been formed from local residents to support the police with patrols and communication work. 11 Vietnam news | 01/11/2026 09:00 Metro Line No 1 gives strong boost to HCM City’s public transport Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on Metro Line No 1 linking Bến Thành and Suối Tiên in its first year of operation, a figure that has brought joy and a significant boost to public transport in Việt Nam’s most populous city. 12 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 21:45 Congratulations to Vietnamese researcher in Australia Associate Professor Nguyễn Thành Vinh of the University of New South Wales was honoured by The Australian as Australia’s most influential researcher in the field of organic chemistry. 13 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 21:21 Military completes construction of 100 new homes for flood victims in Gia Lai At the ceremony, Standing Vice Chairman of the Gia Lai People’s Committee Nguyễn Tuấn Thanh said each home will serve as a new shelter and a firm mainstay, enabling families to overcome hardship and look forward with confidence to a better future. 14 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 21:00 General director of food firm arrested over diseased pork scandal Trương Sỹ Toàn, General Director of Ha Long Canned Food Joint Stock Company was arrested on Saturday for allegedly having direct responsibility in the management and operation of activities linked to the collection, processing and storage of pork infected with African swine fever. 15 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 17:18 Strong legal framework needed for Hà Nội’s development, innovation: Party chief Hà Nội’s new growth model must be closely linked to institutional reform, a significantly improved business environment, talent attraction and retention, the creation of growth hubs, innovation spaces, and ecosystems, thereby generating sustainable development momentum. 16 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 12:49 Việt Nam detains foreign suspect sought for organising illegal migration Vietnamese authorities said they are completing procedures to hand over a Chinese suspect wanted on an international warrant after his arrest near the country’s north-western border. 17 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 10:47 Hà Nội–Bắc Giang expressway expansion planned to be expanded Under the proposed plan, the section from National Highway 31 in Bắc Ninh Province, to Phù Đổng Bridge in Hà Nội, with a total length of 45.22km, would be expanded to six motor vehicle lanes with a design speed of 100km per hour. 18 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 22:11 Bank executive sentenced to life in prison in major fraud case From 2014 to May 2022, either through intermediaries or directly, the former Eximbank deputy branch director defrauded approximately 100 victims of more than VNĐ2.705 trillion (US$103 million) in total. 19 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 21:37 PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects PM Chính welcomed the group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Việt Nam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country. 20 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 19:32 Complex dengue situation highlights need for proactive prevention The Department of Medical Services Administration warned that the complex dengue outbreak could extend into 2026. 15 16 17 18 19